Masters Of War by Clara Nieto - ISBN: 9781583225455
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Clara Nieto, who was a Colombia diplomat for more than 20 years, offers an exhaustive critical analysis of U.S. policy toward Latin America, from the perspective of those most affected by it. Describing a coherent politics of intervention set into motion by the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, Maste…

Masters Of War

Cuba, the United States and Latin America

  • Paperback

    640 pages

  • Release Date

    1 August 2011

Summary

In Masters of War, Clara Nieto adeptly presents the parallel histories of the countries of Latin America, histories that are intertwined, each reflecting the United States’ “coherent policy of intervention” set into motion by the Monroe Doctrine. As the value of this continued policy comes increasingly into question, Nieto argues for the need to evaluate the alarming precedent set in Latin America- the institution of client dictatorships, the roles played by the interests of U.S. corporations…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781583225455
ISBN-10:1583225455
Author:Clara Nieto
Publisher:Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Imprint:Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:640
Release Date:1 August 2011
Weight:829g
Dimensions:228mm x 154mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“An important and valuable contribution that helps us understand the links and the vicissitudes between the United States and Latin America.” - Juan Tokatlian; “Properly read, this book is a convincing incitement to rebel.” - Raul Roa Kouri

About The Author

Clara Nieto

CLARA NIETO was a career diplomat who served in the Colombian mission to the United Nations from 1960-1967; was head of the Colombian Delegation at UNESCO, Paris, from 1967-1970; was Colombian Charge d’Affairs in Yugoslavia form 1970 to 1976; was Colombian Ambassador to Cuba from 1977-1980; and from 1984-1986 was Director of UNESCO’s regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Havana. Her writing has appeared in many Colombian newspapers including El Tiempo, El Espectador, El Mundo, and NACLA in the United States. Nieto lives in New York City and Bogot , Colombia.

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